Tornadoes knock down trees, cause structural damage as severe thunderstorms hit Chicago area
Several brief tornadoes were reported as severe thunderstorms with damaging hail moved through the Chicago area late Monday afternoon, according to meteorologists.
Several brief tornadoes were reported as severe thunderstorms with damaging hail moved through the Chicago area late Monday afternoon, according to meteorologists.
Teenager charged with attempted murder for allegedly attacking nurse
Prosecutors said that Travis Turner punched a nurse in the face and she fell to the floor. Her injuries were so severe, she's been hospitalized for weeks.
Prosecutors said that Travis Turner punched a nurse in the face and she fell to the floor. Her injuries were so severe, she's been hospitalized for weeks.
Escaped inmate arrested by Elgin police after nearly a week on the run
An inmate who escaped in St. Charles while being transported by police was recaptured by Elgin police Monday afternoon after nearly a week on the run.
An inmate who escaped in St. Charles while being transported by police was recaptured by Elgin police Monday afternoon after nearly a week on the run.
Kane County police searching for inmate who escaped during transport
INMATE ON THE LOOSE: Kane County police are searching for a male inmate who escaped in St. Charles during transport Tuesday morning.
INMATE ON THE LOOSE: Kane County police are searching for a male inmate who escaped in St. Charles during transport Tuesday morning.
Elgin man gets 25 years for sexually assaulting 2 children
An Elgin man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing and sexually assaulting two children.
An Elgin man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing and sexually assaulting two children.
Elgin man charged with strangling, killing wife
'WORST POSSIBLE OUTCOME OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE': Victor H. Ayllon faces two counts of first-degree murder in the strangulation death of his 33-year-old wife.
'WORST POSSIBLE OUTCOME OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE': Victor H. Ayllon faces two counts of first-degree murder in the strangulation death of his 33-year-old wife.
Woman found dead in Elgin residence, 2 children found unharmed
A woman was found dead and two children were found unharmed Monday night in Elgin.
A woman was found dead and two children were found unharmed Monday night in Elgin.
Elgin workers rescue ducklings stuck in storm drain
Elgin utlity workers pitched in to rescue ducklings who fell down a storm drain on Wednesday.
Elgin utlity workers pitched in to rescue ducklings who fell down a storm drain on Wednesday.
Man charged with reckless homicide following fatal crash in West Dundee
A Carpentersville man driving without a license has been charged with reckless homicide after a fatal crash in May in West Dundee.
A Carpentersville man driving without a license has been charged with reckless homicide after a fatal crash in May in West Dundee.
Elgin man found guilty of child sexual abuse
"I am so proud of this child victim, who showed a great deal of courage in confronting this child predator to keep him from molesting other children."
"I am so proud of this child victim, who showed a great deal of courage in confronting this child predator to keep him from molesting other children."
2 free Six Flags tickets for kids who get vaccinated Friday at Elgin clinic
On Friday, a vaccination clinic in Elgin will be giving out two free Six Flags Great America tickets to those ages 17 and under who get a COVID-19 shot.
On Friday, a vaccination clinic in Elgin will be giving out two free Six Flags Great America tickets to those ages 17 and under who get a COVID-19 shot.
2 Six Flags tickets for kids who get vaccinated at Elgin clinic Friday
On Friday, a vaccination clinic in Elgin will be giving out two free Six Flags Great America tickets to those ages 17 and under who get a COVID-19 shot.
On Friday, a vaccination clinic in Elgin will be giving out two free Six Flags Great America tickets to those ages 17 and under who get a COVID-19 shot.
Elgin man gets 25 years in prison for gas station armed robbery
“When he was arrested, he had a large tattoo on his neck which proclaimed, ‘Live by the gun Die by the gun.’ He will now serve a long prison sentence because he [chose] to live by the gun,” Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney Hannah Thayer said.
“When he was arrested, he had a large tattoo on his neck which proclaimed, ‘Live by the gun Die by the gun.’ He will now serve a long prison sentence because he [chose] to live by the gun,” Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney Hannah Thayer said.
Aurora, 6 other Illinois cities named 'most diverse' in America: study
Aurora has been named one of the most diverse cities in America, according to a recent national study.
Aurora has been named one of the most diverse cities in America, according to a recent national study.
Illinois offering special appointments for college and university students to get vaccinated
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Illinois is offering special COVID-19 vaccine appointments for college and university students. Click here for details.
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Illinois is offering special COVID-19 vaccine appointments for college and university students. Click here for details.
T-storms, lightning heading into Chicago area Wednesday afternoon
LIGHTNING & THUNDER: Storms are heading towards the Chicago area this evening. The areas most likely to get hit are suburbs west of Chicago including Elgin, Aurora, Joliet and Kankakee. Communities along the lakefront could be impacted as well.
LIGHTNING & THUNDER: Storms are heading towards the Chicago area this evening. The areas most likely to get hit are suburbs west of Chicago including Elgin, Aurora, Joliet and Kankakee. Communities along the lakefront could be impacted as well.
Not your ordinary canine cop: Elgin police add comfort K9 to the force
At a time when police are under fire like never before, one northwest suburban police department has a new recruit everyone loves.
At a time when police are under fire like never before, one northwest suburban police department has a new recruit everyone loves.
Elgin police investigate apparent murder-suicide
A man and woman were found shot to death early Wednesday in what police were investigating as an apparent murder-suicide.
A man and woman were found shot to death early Wednesday in what police were investigating as an apparent murder-suicide.
Woman fatally hit by truck after pushing husband out of the way in Elgin
An Elburn woman was credited with saving her husband’s life after she pushed him out of the way of an incoming truck, only to be fatally struck herself in Elgin in the west suburbs.
An Elburn woman was credited with saving her husband’s life after she pushed him out of the way of an incoming truck, only to be fatally struck herself in Elgin in the west suburbs.
3-month-old baby murdered in Elgin
REST IN PEACE: Little Malik Davis died on Friday of blunt force injuries to the head. Someone hurt him days before and he couldn't survive his injuries.
REST IN PEACE: Little Malik Davis died on Friday of blunt force injuries to the head. Someone hurt him days before and he couldn't survive his injuries.